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VIVIS - Visitor Visa
General Information
- Usually valid for one year. In some cases, it is valid for up to 10 years;
- In most cases, allows multiple entries;
- For most nationalities and trip purposes, a VIVIS allows a stay in Brazil of up to 90 days in one year, which may be extended for a further 90 days with an application with the Federal Police in Brazil. Swiss and EU citizens are exempt from a VIVIS but in most cases may stay 90 days every 180 days instead, with no possibility of extension. Check here (under "Do you need a Visa?") for more information;
- Paid employment prohibited. The beneficiary of a Visitor Visa may, however, receive payment from government, Brazilian employer or private entity in the form of a Per Diem (reimbursement of travel costs), as well as receive prizes, even in the form of money, for competing in sports, cultural or artistic competitions;
- As long as it is valid, the VIVIS may be used for all purposes foreseen for this kind of Visa (eg. a person who obtained a VIVIS originally for business purposes may use the same Visa for tourism, as long as the Visa is still valid). Likewise, a person whose Nationality exempts them from the VIVIS may travel to Brazil under any of the purposes for this Visa;
- From June 17 2019 citizens from Japan are exempted from a VIVIS to enter Brazil;
- From April 10 2025 citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States will need a VIVIS to enter Brazil;
- For filming crews: even if you do not need a VIVIS to enter Brazil, authorization from the Brazilian Film Agency (ANCINE) is still necessary. The company intending to film in Brazil must have a Brazilian co-producer, which will apply for the authorization with ANCINE.
How, when and where to apply for a Visa
Directly at the consulate, in person, or by mail, sending the documentation listed below together with proof of payment of the Consular Fee and an envelope with your own address and CHF 6,80 in stamps.
We require at least five work days to process a VIVIS.
Required documents
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Online form, filled and printed out and signed. The picture and signature must be scanned and added onto the online form. Attention: the website of the online form is SAFE! In case your browser says the website is a security or privacy threat, click here to see how to avoid it. Attention: the name of the parents of the applicant must be written in full and with all names (given, middle and surnames). |
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Passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of departure from Brazil. |
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Airplane ticket for the trip in and out of Brazil, with the flight number and payment confirmation. |
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Passport picture (ICAO standard picture – in color, white background, face must be neutral). |
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Proof of funds for the trip, in one of the forms below: a. bank statements from the last three months; b. payslips from the last three months; c. proof of credit from an institution and a copy of the credit card. |
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For all travel purposes other than Tourism, proof of the reason for the trip (invitation letter, proof of enrolment, etc). |
Additional documents may be required, depending on the case.
Fees
It is possible to pay at the Consulate, with a debit card (Maestro, V-Pay) or a credit card (VISA, Mastercard). For other forms of payment, click here.
| Nationality | Fee (CHF) |
| Angola | 198,00 |
| Algeria | 93,50 |
| China | 126,50 |
| Other countries | 88,00 |
The Visa Fee will not be reimbursed in case of:
(i) the Visa is denegated;
(ii) the Visa is not issued;
(iii) the applicants give up the trip.